update

Well the snow did come! As I was driving to work it down-poured snow, so much so that I couldn't see the road. As I was going down the hill to my school there was a car struggling to get up and this made me nervous. We were all baffled at school that they didn't cancel. My theory is that because it was called off yesterday with no snow they were trying to make up for it. Well long story short they finally called off all elementary (middle and high were still on because of short notice), which was good because many teachers were calling in saying they couldn't make it. So here I am home again, with my car stuck at school! Hopefully everyone is staying safe and warm inside!

Work.Life

Wow....it definately has been a crazy week! I almost feel like I am on vacation time right now. So we were 2 hours late Monday and Tuesday, had no school yesterday (which I was very upset about since we had NO SNOW), and now are an hour late today....will see if that changes! So you can imagine how our normal schedule has been very mixed up. I just hope that we have school today so we don't have to make it up at the end of the year!
Of the kids who have showed up we have had a really fun time. I am working on a poetry unit (thankfully for my program where I learned great ways to teach it) which is turning out amazing! They are writing a personification poem on winter. I will have to post some of their published work when they are done!
I have been doing a lot of thinking lately that I want a change. I feel like moving somewhere new for a while, but I'm not sure where. I just think it would be fun to experience a new place and see what it has to offer me. If this were to happen it would have to be after finishing my graduate program (another year and a half), so don't get too worried! Any suggestions of anyone up for joining me???

Late Start

Today school started 2 hours late, and I only had 14 kids show up! If only.....

P.s. Jessie I can't read your blog anymore!!! =(

Hannah

Because Hannah is so precious I had to include pictures of her! Enjoy!!

Lily

As most of you know I have added a new kitty to my family named Lily when she was given to me from the neighbors upstairs because thier daughter was allergic to her. She is super cute, and VERY sweet. She is 6 months old so I took her to the Vet a couple of weeks ago to get her fixed. I was very lucky when I got Mango because he was already fixed so I've never had to experience this before and was pretty nervous and sad to be without her for a night. Well I got her back the next day and everything seemed to be fine. She was happy to be home and Mango, although very jealous to see her back so soon, was secretly happy too. I had her back for about a week before I discovered that her stiches were coming out so I took her back in and they proceeded to give her a few staples and gave me a cone for her to wear because they thought it had happened due to her licking at her stiches. So again I brought her home thinking that all would be well. The next couple of days she started to not act like her normal self. She was sleeping almost all day and her eyes were dialated and red. I actually had Dani come over and check as well to make sure it wasn't just me being paranoid. So I called in the Vet again and made another appointment on Friday. When I brought her in they came out and thanked me for bring her in and said they needed to put her into surgery right away. So me being me I started crying but they assured me that she would be ok and that they would call me right away after to let me know how it went and what was wrong (they thought it was due to her being to active), and to set up an appointment to pick her up on Saturday. Well the final verdict ended up being that she had an allergic reaction to her stiches. I picked her up on Saturday and finally brought her home (hopefully for good now) and she is sooo happy and healthy! Hopefully we have no further problems! I am upset at the vet that they didn't catch this the first time I was in there though and am actually considering switching vets! So here are a few pictures of my now healthy Lily- Cakes! =)